Transition Programs and Resources Special Education Citizen’s Advisory Committee November 10, 2014 Dr. Gregory Thornton, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools Dr. Kimberly Hoffmann Executive Director, Special Education
Programs and Projects Transition Planning Guide Project Search Baltimore Transition Connection Seamless Transition Collaborative Start on Success (SOS) Win Though Work Bridges from School to Work Transition Planning Guide Transition Course for Teachers/Staff Summer Institute Local Transition Council Transition Fairs Youth Works Travel Training
Project SEARCH - Highlights 20 Students Intellectually Disabled, Autism Certificate Track Final Year of High School Daily Classroom Instruction 2 Classrooms – UMMC and UMB 35 Internship Sites Job Placement Assistance Connected to Adult Agency
Baltimore Transition Connection Highlights 36 Students Intellectually Disabled, Autism Certificate Track 18 + Years of Age Daily Classroom Instruction 3 College Sites – Coppin, JHU and BCCC Community Work Experiences Job Placement Assistance
SEAMLESS TRANSITION Highlights 50 Students Various Disabilities Certificate or Diploma Track 5 High Schools A Process not a Program Connected to DORS Community/Work Based Instruction Travel Training
Start On Success (SOS) Highlights 60 – 80 Students Various Disabilities Diploma Track Graduating Seniors Half Day Spring Schedule Paid Work Experiences UMMC and JHU Connected to DORS
Win Through Work Highlights 25-35 Students Various Disabilities Diploma Track Graduating Seniors Half Day Spring Schedule Paid Work Experiences Sinai Hospital Connected to DORS
Bridges from School to Work Highlights 50 – 60 Students Certificate and Diploma Various Disabilities 17 +Years of Age 11 High Schools Student Centered Career Preparation Program After School Paid Employment Bridges from School to Work Highlights
Your Thoughts About Transition What gaps do you see regarding the transition services for students ? How can we improve the delivery of transition services in City Schools? What role(s) do you see parents/guardians playing in this process?